German word

abwickeln

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapvɪkl̩n/

Meaning

  • verbprocess

Example

Ich wickele die Bestellung heute ab.

I will process the order today.

Illustration for abwickeln (process)

More examples

Können wir die Rückzahlung heute noch abwickeln?

Can we still process the refund today?

Core concept

A business process being unwound step by step until every part is settled and nothing remains open.

Common phrases

  • Bestellung abwickeln

    process an order

  • Rückzahlung abwickeln

    process a refund

  • eine Transaktion abwickeln

    process a transaction

Similar words

erledigen: Complete a task, duty, or everyday matter.
bearbeiten: Process documents or data by working on their contents.
durchführen: Put a plan or task into action and complete it.
abschließen: Bring a contract or transaction to a formal close.

Definition in German

geschäftliche oder organisatorische Abläufe schrittweise betreuen und zum Abschluss bringen

Word origin

The verb combines the separable prefix "ab-" with "wickeln" (to wrap or wind), and its literal sense of unwinding developed into completing a process.

Usage tips

  • "Abwickeln" is separable, so "Ich wickele die Bestellung ab" has the prefix at the end, while the participle is "abgewickelt".

Other meanings

  • handleverb
  • carry outverb

Related words

  • Abwicklungprocessingnoun
  • abwickelbarprocessableadjective
  • Abwicklungsprozessprocessing procedurenoun

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